Wineries

A strong dedication to environmental care and respect for nature led to the opening of Briali Vineyards in the fall of 2012. Owners Brian and Alicia began planting and nurturing 11 varieties of grapevines using biodynamic techniques, which is an advanced form of organic farming. Briali Vineyards and Winery is located on the gently rolling hills of Country Meadows Golf Course in Fremont, near the Indiana Toll Road. Winter hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Summer hours are seven days a week. Tastings are $5 for six one-ounce pours.

Hand-crafted beers, including Southern English Brown Ale and Valiant American Stout, are produced on-site. They’re served in 16-ounce pint cans to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. The taproom is daily and different musical acts perform throughout the week.

Divine Wine and Brewery Tours was created to highlight Steuben County and the fast growing wine and brewery industry. The owners, Jerry and Missy Fifer are lifelong residents of Steuben County and are proud of what it has to offer. Our tours will take guests through Steuben County, providing historical information while stopping along the way at local wineries and breweries such as Satek Winery, Briali Winery and Chapman’s Brewery.

Since 2007, Satek Winery has won more than 100 medals at the annual Indy International Wine Competition, including Wine of the Year and Indiana-grown American Wine of the Year. Open since 2001, Satek specializes in dry white, dry red, semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet fruit and sweet dessert wines. Free tours are given Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required by calling (260) 495-WINE. Free wine tasting is available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.